nilly-willy en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˌnɪliˈwɪli/
Meanings
- (archaic) Synonym of willy-nilly.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more nilly-willy | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most nilly-willy | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
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nilly-willy en · ADV
Pronunciation
- /ˌnɪliˈwɪli/
Meanings
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(archaic) Synonym of willy-nilly.
Yet it has to be done and, nilly-willy, it is the business of the rabbi to take the foremost part.
1910, Jewish Charities, volumes 1-4, page 4:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more nilly-willy | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most nilly-willy | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |